Line Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $30/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Fresh pasta, traditional doughs and seasonal ingredients shape the work of this Line Chef in Dunedin, New Zealand. A new premium Italian-inspired venue needs a chef who can take responsibility for an allocated section, prepare thoroughly and keep dishes consistent through busy service. The menu includes pizzettas alongside other Italian-inspired food.
You will help establish working practices as the kitchen develops, coordinating with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and colleagues on preparation, timing and standards. Overseas candidates with suitable qualifications and experience may be eligible for sponsorship.
Describe the sections you have run in your English CV, with examples of high-volume service and pasta or dough preparation. Include your actual cookery award and relevant kitchen history when you set out your chef experience in Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Take charge of your kitchen section, organising daily mise en place and managing preparation through service.
- Prepare, cook and plate menu dishes to the agreed recipes, maintaining quality, portions, presentation and timing.
- Contribute to the production of fresh pasta and traditional doughs.
- Assist with stock control, purchasing requirements, inventory and food costing.
- Observe New Zealand food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Keep your workstation clean, orderly and efficient throughout the working day.
- Coordinate closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team.
- Help establish disciplined kitchen practices and support the team's professional development.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant professional chef experience is required, supported by proven commercial kitchen work during busy or high-volume service.
- Italian cuisine experience remains strongly preferred.
- Demonstrate that you can run a kitchen section independently.
- Have strong knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, and food safety, together with an understanding of stock control and commercial kitchen systems.
- A relevant cookery qualification, such as NZ Level 4 or equivalent, is preferred.
- Combine strong organisational skills with close attention to detail.
- Maintain consistent standards while working under pressure.
- Be willing to work evenings and weekends as part of a six-day operation.
- Applicants must have legal work rights in New Zealand or meet Accredited Employer Work Visa requirements.
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